Auerbach’s new ECO heavy lift ships will have NexusWave connectivity

Auerbach’s new vessels will benefit from NexusWave's ability to accommodate customer and crew requirements, with unlimited high-speed connectivity from a single, fully managed source. [Image: Auerbach Schifffahrt]

Hamburg-headquartered Auerbach Schifffahrt is to install Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave connectivity solution across a fleet of eight ECO newbuild heavy lift ships on order at China’s Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard.

The designs set new standards that combine optimized cargo handling with fuel efficiency and Inmarsat NexusWave will help Auerbach achieve its objectives by keeping mission-critical shipboard systems running at all times.

By combining high speed and availability with unlimited data and global coverage, the fully managed bonded NexusWave solution is designed to provide a seamless connectivity experience comparable to shore-based internet. This is crucial to support the data-intensive technologies and processes deployed by modern ship owners such as Auerbach who also need to comply with increasing regulatory reporting requirements. The NexusWave deployment can also translate into a competitive advantage.

“Our ongoing fleet renewal program reflects a commitment to leading the modernization of the project cargo sector by building, owning, and operating cutting-edge, eco-friendly multipurpose vessels,” said Jan Boldt, technical director at Auerbach. “Inmarsat’s NexusWave will support the vessels’ efficient operations and regulatory compliance, as well as satisfying customer and crew requirements, with unlimited high-speed connectivity from a single, fully managed source.”

Jan-Henning Stehr, sales manager, Europe, at Inmarsat Maritime, commented: “Modern ship owners and managers across the maritime industry recognize the competitive advantage that can be gained through fully managed bonded connectivity. Auerbach’s new ships will serve growing demand for top quality project cargo assets and NexusWave will provide the seamless, next-generation connectivity that aligns with the company’s ambitions to drive modernization of the sector.”

• More on the Auerbach newbuilds HERE